Growing waitlists for elective surgeries causing continuing pain and distress

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Throughout the pandemic, state governments have repeatedly postponed elective surgery to relieve pressure on hospitals. Despite millions of dollars spent to clear the backlog, tens of thousands of people still face long waits and are living with debilitating pain Kathleen Calderwood has this story. A statement from all health departments.
 
Period9 Aug 2022

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  • TitleGrowing waitlists for elective surgeries causing continuing pain and distress
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC News
    Media typeTelevision
    Duration/Length/Size5 minutes
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date9/08/22
    DescriptionThroughout the pandemic, state governments have repeatedly postponed elective surgery to relieve pressure on hospitals. Despite millions of dollars spent to clear the backlog, tens of thousands of people still face long waits and are living with debilitating pain Kathleen Calderwood has this story. A statement from all health departments.
    Producer/AuthorKathleen Calderwood
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-09/growing-waitlists-for-elective-surgeries-causing/14014556
    PersonsJeffrey Braithwaite